Facilities Maintenance Engineer at CREATIVE WERKS LLC – Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Job Summary:

Assist the Facilities Manager in overseeing, maintaining and improving all creative werks’ buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Assist in the installation, inspection, adjustment, preventive maintenance, and repair of HVAC equipment, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, air filters, and compressors
• Execute & Update Work Requests, Work Orders & Inspections thru CW’s CMMS
• Monitor Thermostats and ensure facilities stay within the approved temperature ranges by zone
• Repair and replace plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets, and pipes (copper, PVC, black, etc.)
• Perform carpentry work including the construction, installation, remodeling and repair of cabinets, partitions, walls, windows, doors, roofs, foundations, and other carpentry work, as directed
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of floor coverings
• Understand and operate a variety of mechanical tools and equipment, such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, sewer augers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance work
• Read, interpret and understand sketches, diagrams and blueprints
• Perform Painting projects
• Perform snow removal duties as needed
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of electrical lighting systems and fixtures, such as changing ballasts, transformers and bulbs, Life Safety
• Assist in the performance of preventive maintenance activities, and the maintenance of related records and logs
• Assist the Facilities Team with inspection of the facilities to identify building maintenance needs and safety issues
• Ensure all CW Facilities stay Food Safe Compliant and adhere to our internal Food Safety Policies & Expectations
• Assist in moving cubicles, furniture and office contents
• Hanging pictures and other items on walls
• Changing locks, repairing, or replacing door hardware
• Picking up / dropping off items between CW locations and suppliers
• Other duties as requested by Facilities Management

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and structural systems
• Well organized with attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to professionally communicate with diverse populations; polished customer service skills
• Ability to tackle multiple tasks simultaneously, without losing focus or attention on any one; not afraid to ask for help when needed
• Self-motivated, with “ownership thinking” perspective applied to decision making
• Valid drivers license and insurability under the company’s insurance policy
• Using a personal computer to input and retrieve information
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on an on-call basis as needed

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in building/property maintenance, construction, or related engineering field – experience with commercial properties preferred

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
• Participate in company GMP walks
• Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring

Working Conditions:

• Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees
• Some tasks may require working near localized thermal elements that can cause the perceived temperature to be higher until the task is completed
• Capable of complying with all Safety requirements including but not limited to Bump Cap/Hard Hat, Safety Eyewear, Hearing Protection and Disposable Masks
• Employee will be required to drive to each of CW’s facilities and may receive a Mileage Expense based on current CW policy.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical dexterity to perform installation and troubleshooting work with the facilities (interior and exterior) safely and efficiently.
• Operate standard office equipment
• Ability to use ladders, scaffolding, and/or a scissor lift while performing job duties
• Walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and regularly lift and/or move 50 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects utilizing proper tools and leverage methods in excess of 75 lbs